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MGOC is always looking for new members who wish to share their horticultural knowledge with the public. Master Gardeners are required to meet specified educational requirements within 3 years of joining, must agree to volunteer at least 30 hours of time each year and must also agree to keep their knowledge up to date.
TO BECOME A MASTER GARDENER IN TRAINING (MGIT) YOU MUST:
- Send in an application.
- Participate to an orientation interview. This interview can be in person or via Zoom. The requirements of membership will be explained to you.
- The interview includes a short gardening knowledge test.
- If you decide to join, you will have to sign the Master Gardener Agreement stating that you will complete the educational requirements, will volunteer at least 30 hours of time each year, and will keep your knowledge current through continuous updating.
Please refer to the Master Gardeners of Ontario, Inc (MGOI) page to get more information concerning the education requirements at: mgoi.ca/education/.
If you wish to apply, fill in and submit the online form, or download and open the PDF form below, complete it, save it, and attach it to an email addressed to: coordinator@mgottawa.ca
If you have questions, please click the button below and one of our members will contact you:
TO BECOME A MASTER GARDENER (MG) YOU MUST:
- Have been an MGiT for at least two full years, and
- Have completed the educational requirements and
- Have provided at least 30 hours of volunteer service for each year you have been a member.
As long as an MG chooses to remain a member, he or she must:
- Provide at least 30 hours of volunteer hours per year and
- Complete the required continuing education units each year.